Francis Bacon: Critical and Theoretical Perspectives

Author: Arya, Rina

Brand: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften

Edition: New

Features:

• Used Book in Good Condition

Number Of Pages: 207

EAN: 9783034308892

Release Date: 30-10-2012

Package Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches

Languages: English

Binding: paperback

Part Number: 36669789

Details: This collection of essays on Francis Bacon (1909-1992) pays tribute to the legacy, influence and power of his art. The volume widens the relevance of Bacon in the twenty-first century and looks at new ways of thinking about or reframing him. The contributors consider the interdisciplinary scope of Bacon’s work, which addresses issues in architecture, continental philosophy, critical theory, gender studies and the sociology of the body, among others. Bacon’s work is also considered in relation to other artists, philosophers and writers who share similar concerns. The innovation of the volume lies in this move away from both an art historical framework and a focus on the artist’s biographical details, in order to concentrate on new perspectives, such as how current scholars in different disciplines consider Bacon, what his relevance is to a contemporary audience, and the wider themes and issues that are raised by his work.